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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.22, 824.13 and 335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.22, 824.13 and 335.23 is: 462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.22 : 824.13 = 335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.22/824.13 = 335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.22x = 824.13 × 335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.22x = 276,273.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,273.10/597.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.60

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